Kellie Pickler

Kellie Pickler was raised primarily by her grandparents, Clyde Sr. and Faye Pickler, in North Carolina. A former high school cheerleader, Pickler auditioned for Season 5 of 'American Idol' in Greensboro, N.C. -- she sang Kelly Clarkson's "Since U Been Gone" and Martina McBride's "A Broken Wing" -- and ultimately finished sixth in the competition. Post-'Idol', Pickler signed with 19 Recordings / BNA Records and released her debut single, "Red High Heels," in September 2006. She put out three albums on the label -- 'Small Town Girl', 'Kellie Pickler' and '100 Proof', with the first two going to No. 1 -- before signing with Black River Entertainment and releasing 'The Woman I Am' in 2013. The same year, Pickler was crowned the winner of Season 16 of 'Dancing With the Stars'. In 2012, she very publicly showed her support for her friend Summer, who was battling breast cancer, by shaving her head on 'Good Morning America,' and has continued to fundraise for the cause in various ways.

Birthday: June 28, 1986

Did You Know …: Pickler admits she was “so nervous” to perform with Kenny Rogers at the Ryman Auditorium in 2013.

Kellie Pickler and Amy Grant are joining forces, and it's all for a worthwhile cause. The two singers will perform at a private event, hosted by Athena water, to raise money for breast cancer awareness.

Kellie Pickler has been a household name since she appeared as a contestant on Season 5 of 'American Idol,' where she finished in sixth place. Since then, she's had to deal with both the highs and the lows of fame, including shooting down several rumors about her personal and professi…

Kellie Pickler knows the demands her busy career requires. The songstress, who released her latest album, 'The Woman I Am,' last year, is willing to work hard for her success, but not at the expense of her marriage.